used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We did not dream, my heart, and yet With what a pang we woke at last.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading Bertie, on his road to Albert Hall Mansions, was dreaming dreams; and Reuben, as he tossed on his sleepless bed, pondering plans for the coming contest, was disagreeably haunted by the recollection of some white chrysanthemums which he had let fall--on purpose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We did not dream, my heart, and yet With what a pang we woke at last.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bertie, on his road to Albert Hall Mansions, was dreaming dreams; and Reuben, as he tossed on his sleepless bed, pondering plans for the coming contest, was disagreeably haunted by the recollection of some white chrysanthemums which he had let fall--on purpose.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We did not dream, my heart, and yet With what a pang we woke at last.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was half-past three; the last waltz had been waltzed, the last light extinguished, the last carriage had rolled away.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Bertie, on his road to Albert Hall Mansions, was dreaming dreams; and Reuben, as he tossed on his sleepless bed, pondering plans for the coming contest, was disagreeably haunted by the recollection of some white chrysanthemums which he had let fall--on purpose.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was half-past three; the last waltz had been waltzed, the last light extinguished, the last carriage had rolled away.
Bertie
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From this reading Bertie, on his road to Albert Hall Mansions, was dreaming dreams; and Reuben, as he tossed on his sleepless bed, pondering plans for the coming contest, was disagreeably haunted by the recollection of some white chrysanthemums which he had let fall--on purpose.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bertie, on his road to Albert Hall Mansions, was dreaming dreams; and Reuben, as he tossed on his sleepless bed, pondering plans for the coming contest, was disagreeably haunted by the recollection of some white chrysanthemums which he had let fall--on purpose.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Rose, with a candle in her hand, stood at the top of the stairs and yawned.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading It was half-past three; the last waltz had been waltzed, the last light extinguished, the last carriage had rolled away.
chrysanthemumsnounUS /krɪˈsænθəməmz/
plural of “chrysanthemum” — the flower of a chrysanthemum plant
From this reading Bertie, on his road to Albert Hall Mansions, was dreaming dreams; and Reuben, as he tossed on his sleepless bed, pondering plans for the coming contest, was disagreeably haunted by the recollection of some white chrysanthemums which he had let fall--on purpose.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Bertie, on his road to Albert Hall Mansions, was dreaming dreams; and Reuben, as he tossed on his sleepless bed, pondering plans for the coming contest, was disagreeably haunted by the recollection of some white chrysanthemums which he had let fall--on purpose.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading Bertie, on his road to Albert Hall Mansions, was dreaming dreams; and Reuben, as he tossed on his sleepless bed, pondering plans for the coming contest, was disagreeably haunted by the recollection of some white chrysanthemums which he had let fall--on purpose.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We did not dream, my heart, and yet With what a pang we woke at last.
disagreeablyadverb
in a disagreeable manner
From this reading Bertie, on his road to Albert Hall Mansions, was dreaming dreams; and Reuben, as he tossed on his sleepless bed, pondering plans for the coming contest, was disagreeably haunted by the recollection of some white chrysanthemums which he had let fall--on purpose.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading We did not dream, my heart, and yet With what a pang we woke at last.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading Bertie, on his road to Albert Hall Mansions, was dreaming dreams; and Reuben, as he tossed on his sleepless bed, pondering plans for the coming contest, was disagreeably haunted by the recollection of some white chrysanthemums which he had let fall--on purpose.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading Bertie, on his road to Albert Hall Mansions, was dreaming dreams; and Reuben, as he tossed on his sleepless bed, pondering plans for the coming contest, was disagreeably haunted by the recollection of some white chrysanthemums which he had let fall--on purpose.
extinguishedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement
From this reading It was half-past three; the last waltz had been waltzed, the last light extinguished, the last carriage had rolled away.
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading A. MARY F. ROBINSON.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Bertie, on his road to Albert Hall Mansions, was dreaming dreams; and Reuben, as he tossed on his sleepless bed, pondering plans for the coming contest, was disagreeably haunted by the recollection of some white chrysanthemums which he had let fall--on purpose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bertie, on his road to Albert Hall Mansions, was dreaming dreams; and Reuben, as he tossed on his sleepless bed, pondering plans for the coming contest, was disagreeably haunted by the recollection of some white chrysanthemums which he had let fall--on purpose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was half-past three; the last waltz had been waltzed, the last light extinguished, the last carriage had rolled away.
half-past
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was half-past three; the last waltz had been waltzed, the last light extinguished, the last carriage had rolled away.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Bertie, on his road to Albert Hall Mansions, was dreaming dreams; and Reuben, as he tossed on his sleepless bed, pondering plans for the coming contest, was disagreeably haunted by the recollection of some white chrysanthemums which he had let fall--on purpose.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Rose, with a candle in her hand, stood at the top of the stairs and yawned.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading Bertie, on his road to Albert Hall Mansions, was dreaming dreams; and Reuben, as he tossed on his sleepless bed, pondering plans for the coming contest, was disagreeably haunted by the recollection of some white chrysanthemums which he had let fall--on purpose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bertie, on his road to Albert Hall Mansions, was dreaming dreams; and Reuben, as he tossed on his sleepless bed, pondering plans for the coming contest, was disagreeably haunted by the recollection of some white chrysanthemums which he had let fall--on purpose.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading We did not dream, my heart, and yet With what a pang we woke at last.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Rose, with a candle in her hand, stood at the top of the stairs and yawned.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bertie, on his road to Albert Hall Mansions, was dreaming dreams; and Reuben, as he tossed on his sleepless bed, pondering plans for the coming contest, was disagreeably haunted by the recollection of some white chrysanthemums which he had let fall--on purpose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rose, with a candle in her hand, stood at the top of the stairs and yawned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was half-past three; the last waltz had been waltzed, the last light extinguished, the last carriage had rolled away.
immediately past
From this reading We did not dream, my heart, and yet With what a pang we woke at last.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Bertie, on his road to Albert Hall Mansions, was dreaming dreams; and Reuben, as he tossed on his sleepless bed, pondering plans for the coming contest, was disagreeably haunted by the recollection of some white chrysanthemums which he had let fall--on purpose.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was half-past three; the last waltz had been waltzed, the last light extinguished, the last carriage had rolled away.
MansionsnounUS /ˈmæntʃənz/
plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Bertie, on his road to Albert Hall Mansions, was dreaming dreams; and Reuben, as he tossed on his sleepless bed, pondering plans for the coming contest, was disagreeably haunted by the recollection of some white chrysanthemums which he had let fall--on purpose.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading A. MARY F. ROBINSON.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading We did not dream, my heart, and yet With what a pang we woke at last.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We did not dream, my heart, and yet With what a pang we woke at last.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rose, with a candle in her hand, stood at the top of the stairs and yawned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bertie, on his road to Albert Hall Mansions, was dreaming dreams; and Reuben, as he tossed on his sleepless bed, pondering plans for the coming contest, was disagreeably haunted by the recollection of some white chrysanthemums which he had let fall--on purpose.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading We did not dream, my heart, and yet With what a pang we woke at last.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Bertie, on his road to Albert Hall Mansions, was dreaming dreams; and Reuben, as he tossed on his sleepless bed, pondering plans for the coming contest, was disagreeably haunted by the recollection of some white chrysanthemums which he had let fall--on purpose.
ponderingadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərɪŋ/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading Bertie, on his road to Albert Hall Mansions, was dreaming dreams; and Reuben, as he tossed on his sleepless bed, pondering plans for the coming contest, was disagreeably haunted by the recollection of some white chrysanthemums which he had let fall--on purpose.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Bertie, on his road to Albert Hall Mansions, was dreaming dreams; and Reuben, as he tossed on his sleepless bed, pondering plans for the coming contest, was disagreeably haunted by the recollection of some white chrysanthemums which he had let fall--on purpose.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Bertie, on his road to Albert Hall Mansions, was dreaming dreams; and Reuben, as he tossed on his sleepless bed, pondering plans for the coming contest, was disagreeably haunted by the recollection of some white chrysanthemums which he had let fall--on purpose.
ReubennounUS /ˈruːbən/
(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel
From this reading Bertie, on his road to Albert Hall Mansions, was dreaming dreams; and Reuben, as he tossed on his sleepless bed, pondering plans for the coming contest, was disagreeably haunted by the recollection of some white chrysanthemums which he had let fall--on purpose.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Bertie, on his road to Albert Hall Mansions, was dreaming dreams; and Reuben, as he tossed on his sleepless bed, pondering plans for the coming contest, was disagreeably haunted by the recollection of some white chrysanthemums which he had let fall--on purpose.
ROBINSONnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading A. MARY F. ROBINSON.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading It was half-past three; the last waltz had been waltzed, the last light extinguished, the last carriage had rolled away.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Rose, with a candle in her hand, stood at the top of the stairs and yawned.
sleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading Bertie, on his road to Albert Hall Mansions, was dreaming dreams; and Reuben, as he tossed on his sleepless bed, pondering plans for the coming contest, was disagreeably haunted by the recollection of some white chrysanthemums which he had let fall--on purpose.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Bertie, on his road to Albert Hall Mansions, was dreaming dreams; and Reuben, as he tossed on his sleepless bed, pondering plans for the coming contest, was disagreeably haunted by the recollection of some white chrysanthemums which he had let fall--on purpose.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Rose, with a candle in her hand, stood at the top of the stairs and yawned.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Rose, with a candle in her hand, stood at the top of the stairs and yawned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rose, with a candle in her hand, stood at the top of the stairs and yawned.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was half-past three; the last waltz had been waltzed, the last light extinguished, the last carriage had rolled away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bertie, on his road to Albert Hall Mansions, was dreaming dreams; and Reuben, as he tossed on his sleepless bed, pondering plans for the coming contest, was disagreeably haunted by the recollection of some white chrysanthemums which he had let fall--on purpose.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Rose, with a candle in her hand, stood at the top of the stairs and yawned.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Bertie, on his road to Albert Hall Mansions, was dreaming dreams; and Reuben, as he tossed on his sleepless bed, pondering plans for the coming contest, was disagreeably haunted by the recollection of some white chrysanthemums which he had let fall--on purpose.
waltznounUS /wɔːlts/
an assured victory (especially in an election)
From this reading It was half-past three; the last waltz had been waltzed, the last light extinguished, the last carriage had rolled away.
waltzed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was half-past three; the last waltz had been waltzed, the last light extinguished, the last carriage had rolled away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was half-past three; the last waltz had been waltzed, the last light extinguished, the last carriage had rolled away.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We did not dream, my heart, and yet With what a pang we woke at last.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We did not dream, my heart, and yet With what a pang we woke at last.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bertie, on his road to Albert Hall Mansions, was dreaming dreams; and Reuben, as he tossed on his sleepless bed, pondering plans for the coming contest, was disagreeably haunted by the recollection of some white chrysanthemums which he had let fall--on purpose.
a Caucasian
From this reading Bertie, on his road to Albert Hall Mansions, was dreaming dreams; and Reuben, as he tossed on his sleepless bed, pondering plans for the coming contest, was disagreeably haunted by the recollection of some white chrysanthemums which he had let fall--on purpose.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We did not dream, my heart, and yet With what a pang we woke at last.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading We did not dream, my heart, and yet With what a pang we woke at last.
yawnedverbUS /jɔːnd/
past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading Rose, with a candle in her hand, stood at the top of the stairs and yawned.
but in spite of that
From this reading We did not dream, my heart, and yet With what a pang we woke at last.
